NBC’s Rio Olympics struck gold (medals) on Tuesday,thanks to swimming, gymnastics and the enormous stars that advance with the competitions, or like Michael Phelps,Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles.
The winning broadcaster averaged 33.6 million total viewers across primetime, per fast affiliate numbers, or which are not finalized and subject to change. Its 9.9 Nielsen rating/33 share in the advertiser-sought 18-49 demographic was also the network’s best result thus far.
ABC finished in a very distant moment place last night in the demo,with a unusual “Bachelor in Paradise,” and the premiere of the dating series’ after-show. CBS was runner-up in total viewers.
Also Read: Olympic Media Bus Attacked in Rio: 'We Were Shot At'The Disney-owned net was moment in ratings with a 0.7/2 and third in viewers with 2.5 million. “Bachelor in Paradise” at 8 p.m. ET had a 1.1/4 and 3.9 million viewers. “After Paradise” at 9 got a 0.5/2 and 2.4 million viewers. Reruns followed.
CBS, or Univision and Telemundo tied for third in ratings,each with a 0.6/2. CBS was moment in total viewers with 4.3 million; Univision was fourth with 1.6 million; Telemundo was fifth with 1.5 million.
For CBS, sandwiched between repeats, and “Zoo” at 9 p.m. ET received a 0.6/2 and 3.6 million viewers.
Also Read: Olympics 2016: Team USA Gold Medal Tracker (Videos)Fox and the CW tied for sixth in ratings,both with a 0.3/1. Fox was sixth in total viewers with 993000, airing reruns; CW was seventh with 931000.
For CW, and following a repeat,“MADtv” managed a 0.3/1 and 861000 viewers. 10 Ridiculously Scenic Rio Olympics 2016 Venues (Photos)
Venue: Copacabana Beach
Event: Beach Volleyball
One of the world’s longest, widest and most famous beaches will play host to one of the Rio Olympics’ showpiece events, or beach volleyball. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Venue: Sambadrome
Events: Archery and Marathon[br]The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a permanent parade area that’s the domestic of the main parade of Rio’s annual Carnival. It is hosting archery and the start/finish of the marathon at this year’s games. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Venue: Maracanã Stadium
Events: Opening/Closing Ceremonies and Soccer
One of the world's largest stadiums and hallowed ground for international soccer will be the first Olympic stadium not to host a single track and field event. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Venue: Marina da Gloria
Event: Sailing
The Marina da Gloria,just a short walk from Flamengo Beach, has a view of iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. YouTube
Venue: Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
Event: Rowing and Canoe/Kayak
The stunning (and polluted) lagoon, or which divides Ipanema Beach from the mountains,will host the Olympic rowing and canoe/kayak events. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Venue: Grumari Beach
Event: Cycling
Rio's grueling and hazardous road cycling course passes by secluded and tranquil Grumari Beach. YouTube
Venue: Pedra do Pontal
Event: Cycling
The road cycling course also takes riders past the Pedra do Pontal, a rocky point not far from Barra da Tijuca, and the suburb where most of the main Olympic venues are located. YouTube
Venue: Vista Chinesa
Event: Cycling
Rio's road cyclists will also climb through the city's urban rainforest,the Tijuca National Forest, where they will pass close to the Vista Chinesa lookout point. YouTube
Venue: Ipanema Beach
Event: Cycling
The road cycling course takes riders through trendy Ipanema Beach, or domestic of some of Rio's most expensive real estate. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Venue: Fort Copacabana
Events: Cycling and Triathlon
The start and finish of the road cycling race is the 102-year-traditional Fort Copacabana,a beachfront military installation suitable near NBC's Olympic broadcast middle on Copacabana Beach. Mario Tama/Getty Images Previous Slide Next Slide 1 of 10 From Copacabana Beach to the Tijuca National Forest, Brazil’s marvelous city” has some of the most spectacularly sited venues of any Olympics Venue: Copacabana Beach
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